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KELA Graduates 1st Summer 'STEM Works' Class

Aug. 6, 2025 10p

(WGTD)---Although the graduating class was small, it was a big first step for the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy, the city-owned training and youth development center in Uptown. 

Defendant's Child Porn Case Wasn't His First Brush With the Law

Aug. 6, 2025 9:30p

(WGTD)---A 64-year-old Racine man was given a 15-year prison term in a child pornography case this week. 

Biotech Major Launches at Carthage In Concert With New Area Job Opportunities

Aug. 6, 2025 9p

(WGTD)---A new field of study at Carthage College dovetails a small but growing segment of the Kenosha area's economy.

Award Presentation Highlights 'Night Out' Event at Geneva St. COP House

Aug. 5, 2025 9:15p

(WGTD)---Ever since she was 7 years old, Racine native Gabby Hood has wanted to be a cop. 

Wheatland Farmer Identified as the Victim in a Train Collision

Aug. 4, 2025 10:20p

(WGTD)---The victim of a pickup collision with a freight train in Kenosha County Sunday has been identified as 78-year-old Leonard Lois. 

Murder Charge in Limbo as Kenosha Prosecutors Seem to Disagree

Aug. 4, 2025 9:30p; Updated 8-5 with correct spelling of 'Gabriele'

(WGTD)---One of Kenosha County's most-experienced prosecutors announced his decision to resign around the time he apparently disagreed with his boss--the lesser-experienced district

Disbanding the Sturtevant Police Dept. is Under Study

Aug. 4, 2025 8:05p

(WGTD)---The Sturtevant Village Board is weighing its options should it decide to disband the village's police department in a cost-cutting move. 

Geting to Know Morgan Phillips, Gateway's Interim President

Aug. 4, 2025 2:30p

(WGTD)---The board that oversees Gateway Technical College undoubtedly had criteria in mind when it whittled down the 158 applications for the school’s interim president position. 

Plea for Donations to Help Struggling Kenosha-Area Non-Profits

Aug. 4, 2025 11:45a

(WGTD)---A new fund has been established at the Kenosha Community Foundation that potentially will help some non-profits fill shortfalls left by federal funding cutbacks. 

The Kenosha Community Foundation and Kenosha Literacy Council Appear On The WGTD Morning Show. Full Video At Link Below

(WGTD) - A new endowment fund has been created at the Kenosha Community Foundation that could potentially help local non-profits at least partially fill the gap created by federal cuts.
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